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NUJ Celebrates Newly Constituted The Pointer Editorial Team

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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U.S. govt berates ‘arbitrary arrests’ of Emefiele, Kanu by DSS

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EDO 2024: NNPP DEPUTY GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE MEETS WITH PARTY LEADERS IN ABUJA

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Azemhe Commiserate with Edo market fire victims, blames PDP govt for insensitivity

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FG Appoints 5 New Chargé D’affaires, 12 Consuls General to Nigerian Missions

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US Spends $15 Million; Trained Over 46,000 in Dispute Resolution for Northern, Middle-Belt Region

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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AAU Alumni Association holds Quarterly Meeting

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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ECOWAS, African Courts Pledge to Strengthen Jurisprudence on Continent

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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Oborevwori tasks NDDC on abandoned projects’ completion

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online
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NSCDC Rescues 10 Suspected Victims of Human Trafficking in Abuja

April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Blank NEWS Online

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Blank NEWS Online founding Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Albert Eruorhe Ograka, is a Graduate of Mass Communication. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ).

IBRAHIM GAMBARI AND HIS GREAT GAMBLE

IBRAHIM GAMBARI AND HIS GREAT GAMBLE

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: That Prof Ibrahim Agboola Gambari is quintessentially a round peg in diplomatic round holes is not in doubt. He has served in enviable diplomatic positions at the UN and also had a stint locally as…

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PEOPLE, POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC -With Austen Akhagbeme

PEOPLE, POLITICS AND THE PANDEMIC -With Austen Akhagbeme

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Austen AKHAGBEME: There’s no denying the fact that everyone is being negatively mesmerized by the trends of unforeseen events trailing the advent of the covid 19 pandemic. Even those who earlier dismissed the notion that covid 19…

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UMTH Discharges 6 COVID-19 Patients

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, MAIDUGURI: The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) on Sunday discharged six COVID-19 patients. The six were part of the list of 24 patients kept at the hospital’s isolation centre after they were initially tested…

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LOCKDOWN: “WE HAVE BEEN OBEYING GOVERNMENT DIRECTIVES” – PRIMATE OGBODOGBO

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-As Some Churches Flout Facemask, Social Distancing Order -Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Michael EKOKORUWE: The President and General Overseer of New Testimony Gospel Church, Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Primate Dr. Moses Ogbodogbo (JP) has affirmed…

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COVID-19: Tension In White House, As Trump’s Close Aides Test Positive To Virus

COVID-19: Tension In White House, As Trump’s Close Aides Test Positive To Virus

May 10, 2020May 10, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Foreign Desk Correspondent: President Donald Trump and Vice President Pence and most White House Aides would not stay out for 14 days, the recommended time frame to quarantine once exposed to the virus. Two staff members were diagnosed…

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COVID-19: Infected Yobe Lawmaker Submits Self For Isolation

COVID-19: Infected Yobe Lawmaker Submits Self For Isolation

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Nike SOGBOLA: Yobe House of Assembly member Lawan Nguru has agreed to the test that he was positive for COVID-19. He also said he had at no time refused to be isolated, though he still feel health….

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Covid-19: DESOPADEC Takes Bold Preventive Measures **Approves Fumigation, Decontamination Of Offices

Covid-19: DESOPADEC Takes Bold Preventive Measures **Approves Fumigation, Decontamination Of Offices

May 6, 2020May 6, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA)- By Bawo Akpo OFERE/Albert OGRAKA: In a bid to ensure the safety of staff, ahead of the partial resumption to work after the government lockdown order, necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development…

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Deltans Assured Of Food Security After Covid-19 **As Govt Provides Farm Inputs To Enhance Production

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor: Delta State is poised to ensure maximum food production for the people in the midst of and after the Covid-19 pandemic. The feat is seen to be achievable as more beneficiaries of the Delta State Government’s…

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Borno COVID-19 C’ttee Dodges Daily Press Briefing… As Casualties Increase

Borno COVID-19 C’ttee Dodges Daily Press Briefing… As Casualties Increase

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: The Borno State High Powered Committee on COVID-19 seems to have shied away from the press and public scrutiny for fear that they may be compelled to divulge the cause of death of prominent…

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COVID-19 Lockdown: Delta Schools Remain Closed Till May 30, Ukah Restates

COVID-19 Lockdown: Delta Schools Remain Closed Till May 30, Ukah Restates

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor: Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has said that public and private primary and secondary schools in the state will remain closed till May 30, 2020 as directed by the Governor…

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Delta Teleclass Learning Program To Continue Till Resumption Of Schools – Ukah **Cautions Private School Owners On 3rd Term Online Lessons

Delta Teleclass Learning Program To Continue Till Resumption Of Schools – Ukah **Cautions Private School Owners On 3rd Term Online Lessons

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Editor: Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has said that the free teleclass learning programme on radio and television will continue to run till schools resume in the state for the benefit of the target…

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Man Arrested For Defiling 18 Months Old Girl

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Our Crime Correspondent: A man has been arrested in Yobe State for defiling a-18 month old baby girl. A statement on Thursday by ASP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Police Command said: “During…

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When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

When Nations Triumph Over Adversaries, It’s Down To Labour’s Sacrifice –Odio Bashorun Askia

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has felicitated with workers across the globe, as they mark Labour Day on…

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NDDC: Dubious, corrupt contractors behind attacks on Akpabio, says Ex-militants

NDDC: Dubious, corrupt contractors behind attacks on Akpabio, says Ex-militants

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Ex-militants in the Niger Delta region, have alleged that certain dubious and corrupt contractors to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) were sponsoring the incessant attacks against Senator Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. The ex-militants who…

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HERITAGE ENERGY OPERATIONAL SERVICES PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HOST COMMUNITIES

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) the operator of OML 30 has taken very definitive action to cushion the impact of the novel COVID-19 pandemic on its host communities. Acting on behalf of the joint venture partners, NPDC…

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Two COVID-19 Positive Patients On The Run In Borno Resurfaced

Two COVID-19 Positive Patients On The Run In Borno Resurfaced

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –From Mike SOGBOLA, Maiduguri: The two COVID-19 positive persons that were reported to have been on the run in Maiduguri, on Monday resurfaced. One of the two, Abbas Hassan, a 24 year-old male, who tested positive was found…

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EXPERT DISCLOSES PATTERNS OF TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19 IN NIGERIA *Predicts New Cases To Hit 3,000 In May

April 27, 2020April 27, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: A renowned Delta State based Biometrician Geneticist and member of International Biometrician Geneticist Convention (MIBGC), Olisemeka Isiekwe PhD, has predicted that Covid-19 flu infections, would rise, hitting a 3,000 high in May. He also said…

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Two COVID-19 Patients On The Run In Maiduguri, As Fear Grips Residents

Two COVID-19 Patients On The Run In Maiduguri, As Fear Grips Residents

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike SOGBOLA, North East Correspondent: Fear has gripped Maiduguri, the Borno State capital as two patients, Abbas Hassan, a 24 year-old male and Hauwa Mohammed, 42 year-old female, are on the run after testing positive to COVID-19…

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NAF@ 56: NAF DONATES PALLIATIVES TO HOST COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS, ENUGU, YENAGOA, OTHERS

NAF@ 56: NAF DONATES PALLIATIVES TO HOST COMMUNITIES IN LAGOS, ENUGU, YENAGOA, OTHERS

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): In compliance with the directive of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for all Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Commands to donate palliatives to members of NAF host communities in commemoration of the NAF’s 56th Anniversary, the Tactical,…

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How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

How Terrorists Attacked Ex-Borno Gov. Sheriff’s Convoy, Kill 6 –Sources Disclose

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Five persons were killed in the convoy of former governor of Borno State, Sen. Ali Sheriff along Maiduguri-Damaturu highway, a security source has revealed. The source, who spoke anonymously to our correspondent, said the Boko Haram attacked the…

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COVID-19: Borno Positive Cases Stabilize At 15 In 24 Hours

COVID-19: Borno Positive Cases Stabilize At 15 In 24 Hours

April 26, 2020April 26, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike Sogbola, North East Correspondent: There has been no increase in incident of COVID-19 in Borno state in the last 24 hours despite the testing of 17 persons believed to have had contact with the index case….

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COVID-19: Why it took time to discover Borno’s index case- UMTH, CMD

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – From Mike SOGBOLA- Maiduguri: The Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital ( UMTH ), Professor Ahmed Ahidjo has revealed why it took time to discovered the COVID-19 index case in Borno State. The…

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RETRENCHMENT LOOMS: HERITAGE OIL FIRM MARGINALIZES ISOKO HOST COMMUNITIES IN OML 30 *IDU Seeks Okowa’s Intervention

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: Isoko nation is constrained to unravel the hidden intentions of the management of Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, manager of the Oil Mining Lease 30 Isoko cluster groups, as the company writes to send hosts…

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Bashorun Askia Preaches Love, Compassion At Ramadan

Bashorun Askia Preaches Love, Compassion At Ramadan

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Bashorun Askia Ogieh has urged all Muslim faithful to show more love and compassion in this holy month of Ramadan just as he prayed…

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RAMADAN: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS CALLS FOR PRAYERS, LOVE

RAMADAN: REPS MINORITY CAUCUS CALLS FOR PRAYERS, LOVE

April 25, 2020April 25, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on Nigerians to use the holy month of Ramadan to pray for the divine intervention of the Almighty Allah, particularly as the nation and the world at large…

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BASHORUN ASKIA FOUNDATION PRESENTS FOOD ITEMS TO KEKE, OKADA RIDERS, NON-INDIGENES, OTHERS

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Prosper EDO/Albert OGRAKA: The President of Bashorun Askia Foundation, Odio Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, on Thursday, April 23, 2020, presented sundry Food Items to members of the Delta State Commercial Motorcycle and Tricycle Operators Association, popularly…

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THE PANDEMIC: IMPERIALISM OF THE BAD SAMARITANS -By Austen Akhagbeme

THE PANDEMIC: IMPERIALISM OF THE BAD SAMARITANS -By Austen Akhagbeme

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) – By Austen AKHAGBEME: It is often very worrisome to think that Africa ,over the years, have always been the victim of foreign negative machinations and the extra externalities of factors (clothed in various euphemisms) that often helped…

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IRRI FEDERAL UNION GIVES PALLIATIVE WORTH N4M TO 12 COMMUNITIES IN DELTA, BAYELSA

April 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: Irri kingdom Federal Union sons and daughters at home and in the Diaspora, have presented palliatives worth Four Million Naira to the 12 communities of the kingdom to alleviate the effects of COVID 19 pandemic…

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OLEH KINGDOM COMMENDS OKOWA, IKPOKPO FOR DELTA STATE PALLIATIVES TO OLEH WARD 1 AND 2

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The President General of Oleh kingdom, Chief Believe Alakri and residents of Oleh ward 1 and 2, have commended Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State and Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, Chairman Isoko South local…

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DESOPADEC MD Mourns As Rear Admiral Good Akpolo Dies at 67

April 22, 2020April 23, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): Managing Director of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has expressed sadness and pain over the death of Rear Admiral Good Omo-Owho Akpolo (rtd.). Rear Admiral Good Akpolo (rtd.) who was one time…

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Bashorun Askia Mourns Rear Admiral Akpolo **Says “Uzere Kingdom, Delta, Nigeria Loses Man Of Immeasurable Competence And Acuity”

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Albert OGRAKA: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh, FCNA, CrFA, has condoled the Akpolo family, over the death of former Command Intelligence Officer, Eastern Naval Command,…

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Reps Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, Mourns Ex-AGF, Richard Akinjide

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, has expressed sorrow over the death of legal luminary, former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide, describing his death as…

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Isoko North Appreciates Okowa On Food Palliatives –“Food items distributed to the vulnerable” -Egbabor

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The Chairman, Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor has conveyed the appreciation of the people of the area to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the state government for the provision of food items to cushion the effect…

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IKPOKPO RECEIVES, DISTRIBUTES DELTA STATE PALLIATIVES TO 11 WARDS OF ISOKO SOUTH

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Michael EKOKORUWE: The chairman of Isoko South local government area of Delta State, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, has received and distributed the palliatives from Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, governor of Delta State food bank set up to cushion…

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REPS MINORITY CAUCUS MOURNS ABBA KYARI

REPS MINORITY CAUCUS MOURNS ABBA KYARI

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed shock and deep sadness over the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi…

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ABBA KYARI, CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT BUHARI, IS DEAD **Condolences Pour In

ABBA KYARI, CHIEF OF STAFF TO PRESIDENT BUHARI, IS DEAD **Condolences Pour In

April 18, 2020April 18, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): By Editor The Presidency has announced the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. He died on Friday, April 17, 2020. Kyari had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving…

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Six Years After Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnap, Gov. Zulum Sends Delegate With Gifts To Parents

Six Years After Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnap, Gov. Zulum Sends Delegate With Gifts To Parents

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

–Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA): From Mike Sogbola, North East Correspondent: Six years after the 112 Chibok schoolgirls remained in Boko Haram captivity, Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum sent a delegation to comfort their parents. Over 200 schoolgirls were abducted in Chibok six…

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COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: AGED, VULNERABLE RECEIVE FOOD ITEMS AT OKPE–ISOKO COMMUNITY

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) –By Michael EKOKORUWE: The less privileged and vulnerable residents of Okpe –Isoko community, Isoko North local government area of Delta State, have received food items from Isoko North political leaders and distributed through the President General of the…

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COVID 19 LOCKDOWN: ISOKO NORTH POLITICAL LEADERS GIVE FOOD ITEMS WORTH OVER N10M TO COMMUNITIES

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

-Blank NEWS Online (NIGERIA) -By Michael EKOKORUWE: To cushion the effects of COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world and states in Nigeria, elected and appointed political class of Isoko North local government area of Delta State, has presented food items worth over 10…

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Covid-19: Again, Buhari Places Nigerians On Lockdown, Amidst Complaints Of Hunger **See full address

Covid-19: Again, Buhari Places Nigerians On Lockdown, Amidst Complaints Of Hunger **See full address

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by Blank NEWS Online

ADDRESS BY H.E. MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE EXTENSION OF COVID- 19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AT THE STATE HOUSE, ABUJAMONDAY, 13TH APRIL, 2020 Fellow Nigerians In my address on Sunday, 29th March, 2020, I asked the residents…

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